car advice
What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use it?
Coolant or antifreeze is one of the most important fluids in your car. We explain what it is and why it’s essential to the good health of your car’s engine.
How to safely use a snatch strap off-road
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
Monocoque 4X4s explained
There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.
What is a car recall, and what should I do?
Manufacturer safety car recalls can affect hundreds of thousands of cars around the world, so, should you be concerned if your car is recalled?
How to clean the worst mold and smells from a car
The state of this car is disgusting, and the amount of effort required to clean it is extensive, but it […]
What is driveaway pricing?
When buying a new car you’ll often see the price ‘Driveaway’, or maybe it will be plus on-road costs. But what does that mean?
What is a diesel particulate filter (DPF)?
If you own a diesel-powered vehicle there’s a good chance it’s equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), read our guide to learn more about what it is and what it does.
How to drive safely on snow and ice
With winter about to hit Australia and many of the parts copping an early icy blast, we thought it timely to provide tips on how to drive in snow and ice.
How to check your tyres are safe
Most Australians don’t know when to replace their car tyres or why tyre tread depth is so important. Here’s everything you need to know.
Triumph SOS app detects accidents automatically
Accident detection and alert system available to any rider, regardless of the motorcycle they ride. Triumph has launched an app […]
When and how to use the different lights in your car
Fog lights, headlights, highbeams, daytime running lights and hazard lights…there are more than a few different lights in your car […]
Buying or selling a secondhand child car restraint
It makes sense to recycle children’s clothing and there’s big business in selling used cars… Here’s what you need to know when buying a used child car restraint.
What lights to use when driving in fog or hazardous conditions
Conditions turn bad as fog covers the road and you can’t see anywhere near as much as you could just […]
What to do when a tyre blows out
Those four wheels on the road are the crucial connection that keeps you safe when moving. Of course, despite being […]
What is power (kW) and torque (Nm)?
How many times have you read the word horsepower and had almost no idea what it actually means? We explain the difference between power and torque.